Tottenham Hotspur tipped to accept Yves Bissouma offer after crunch talks
Yves Bissouma’s future at Tottenham Hotspur is hanging in the balance, and after a string of underwhelming performances, a former Spurs scout believes a key decision regarding his future will be made.
Yves Bissouma’s 2024/25 campaign has been far from impressive, and his last five outings for Tottenham tell the full story.
He was hooked at half-time in the North London derby against Arsenal, subbed in the 68th minute against Brentford, and withdrawn in the 57th minute during Spurs’ Carabao Cup semi-final second-leg defeat to Liverpool.
It did not get any better. He was benched for the second half against Bournemouth after a lacklustre first-half display and was once again hauled off at the break in Spurs’ recent 2-0 defeat to Fulham.
Following his recent performances Tottenham fans have called for Spurs to part ways with Yves Bissouma.
Tottenham’s decision on Yves Bissouma’s future
After the reported crunch talks between Yves Bissouma and Tottenham Hotspur regarding his future, Football Insider has spoked to former Spurs scout Mick Brown about the club’s stance.
Brown reports that Spurs are planning to accept offers for the 28-year-old when the summer transfer window opens, with Ange Postecoglou no longer viewing Bissouma as part of his long-term plans.
The former scout also reveals that Tottenham are already in the market for a new central midfielder as they look to reinforce Postecoglou’s squad following a frustrating season.
Of course, Yves Bissouma’s contract situation is also a factor. The 28-year-old is set to have just 12 months left on his current deal by the summer, and there have been no discussions over an extension.
Indeed, as things stand, this summer represents the club’s last real opportunity to cash in before he becomes eligible to negotiate a free transfer in 2026.
Are Spurs already lining up a Bissouma replacement?
Mick Brown, who has extensive experience in top-level recruitment after more than a decade at Manchester United during their most dominant years, believes Spurs have already started working on finding a replacement.
Speaking to Football Insider, he said: “I’ve always thought he was a good player. He could be a real asset to somebody, but his form has been really up and down at Tottenham.
“I’ve been surprised by how far his levels have dropped since he arrived. That might be because there’s been a lot of disruption around him or because he’s being asked to do a job he’s not really suited to.
“I think he’s better playing with the game in front of him in a deeper role. I don’t think he fits into what Postecoglou is trying to do, and he’s not really going to be part of his plans long-term.
“They’ve got other options he prefers in that position, and I hear they’re going to look to sign somebody too. So I think they’ll be open to offers when the window opens, and I can see him leaving.
“If Bissouma leaves, he’s going to need replacing, and the scouting department are already working behind the scenes to find that player.”
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